Tariff. Schools Course & Accommodation Fees London, Oxford, Brighton, Toronto, Vancouver and San Diego

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1 2016 Tariff Schools & Accommodation Fees London, Oxford, Brighton, Toronto, Vancouver and San Diego

2 Contents London Greenwich London Central Oxford Brighton Toronto & Vancouver San Diego Enrolment form Terms and conditions Public Holidays and Term Dates Schools will be closed on the Public Holidays listed below. Schools do not make up for lessons missed on these dates and there is no refund for lessons missed. Exceptions are made for One to One lessons, which will be made up. School holidays 2016: UK Schools Christmas 20 Good Friday Easter Monday May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday Christmas th Dec - 4th Jan th March th March nd May th May th August 16th Dec - 3rd Jan 2017 Term 1 4 Jan - 25 Mar Term 2 29 Mar - 24 Jun Term 3 Term 4 27 Jun - 23 Sep 26 Sep - 16 Dec 1 Jul Jul 29 Jul 12 Aug 26 Aug 9 Sep 23 Sep 7 Oct 21 Oct 4 Nov 18 Nov 2 Dec 16 Dec Exam Preparation FCE minimum entry level: UpperIntermediate (B2) CAE minimum entry level: Advanced (C1) Term Dates 2016 UK Schools AM Classes Jan 29 Jan 12 Feb 26 Feb 11 Mar 24 Mar 8 Apr 22 Apr 6 May 20 May 3 Jun 17 Jun Cambridge & IELTS Exam Preparation s 2016 PM Classes 22 Jan 5 Feb 18 Feb 4 Mar 18 Mar 1 Apr Apr 29 May 13 May 27 May Jun 24 Jun 8 Jul 22 Jul 5 Aug 19 Aug 2 Sep 16 Sep 30 Sep 14 Oct 28 Oct 11 Nov 25 Nov 9 Dec School holidays US & Canada See the relevant school page for dates. UK Schools: Prices valid from 1st November 20 for any bookings with a start date in 2016 Canadian Schools: Prices valid from 1st October 20 for any bookings with a start date in 2016 IELTS minimum entry level: UpperIntermediate (B2) Weeks London London Greenwich Central 6 6 We usually have a continuous enrolment policy, this means students can start any Monday. Brighton Oxford Our Exam Preparation s run for hours (20 lessons of 45 minutes each) per week and can also be combined with General English courses in the afternoon. Entry onto these courses is dependent on passing the school pre-test to a sufficient level. A test will be ed to the student at the time of the booking, however all students will be tested again on arrival. Should students not be at the right level, our directors of studies may suggest they join a General English course until they have reached an adequate level. Examinations can be arranged at a local Exam Centre by speaking to one of our School Administrators. We advise to book the examination at least 8 weeks in advance or as soon as possible, particularly during the summer months. Examination fees are not included in the course price and the following costs include P&P and administrative fees: 0 for FCE and 0 CAE; IELTS 8 these include postage and administrative fees. Please contact us for exam booking forms and other exams available. Please note all exam dates are provisional only and may be subject to change. Some parts of the exam may be taken before the end of the course. Schools do not make up for lessons missed on exam days and there is no refund for lessons missed. Exam preparation for other exams can be arranged as One to One lessons. 2

3 Greenwich Please note that the following apply to all courses in this booklet Enrolment fee 50 - materials 55 (including text book for the first course, access to Guided E-learning for duration of the course + 1 year once the student finishes purchase of other course books may be necessary for courses going over more than one Term) All prices are per week and in GB Pounds unless otherwise stated. Examination fees not included in course price and will be charged on request. Title Hours Time Period Max. class size Description General English (A0 /A1 classes are only available for new students to begin on the first Monday of every month) Morning 20 hrs Morning * 45 mins General English Lessons Afternoon 20 hrs Full Day Intensive 30 hrs * 45 mins General English Lessons Exam s - Please refer to page 8 for details of courses available and start dates IELTS 20 hrs IELTS 30 plus * 45 mins General English Lessons Cambridge 20 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation) 6 weeks: 1,193 weeks: 1,823 Cambridge 30 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation Lessons General English) 6 weeks: 1,520 weeks: 2,297 Specialist s Business English 20 One to one Total Immersion 30 hrs * 45 mins Business English Lessons 1 One student to one teacher 2 Residences in 2016 (minimum age 18) McMillan McMillan ,365 Transfers (one way) studio room 270 studio room Double/ per hour hours one to one. Hours Teacher accommpaniment on cultural activities, including 2 paid lunches in a local restaurant 193 Description Airport Cost Studio Room with private kitchenette Heathrow Gatwick Studio Room with private kitchenette Luton 5 Stansted 5 London City 55 Residential Student House Accommodation (minimum age 18) ClockTower House 190 ClockTower House 180 ClockTower House 2 ClockTower House Double/ 190 Superior House (Zone 2) 2 Superior House (Zone 2) 235 Superior House (Zone 2) Double/ 190 Superior House (Zone 2) Double/ in 20 self-catering self-catering N/A Price on request Accommodation and Transfers - Important Notes rooms are only available for two students travelling together, we can arrange for individual students to share with other students at ISH and in the Superior Houses. Accommodation is subject to availability. Other accommodation options may be available on request; please contact us for details. There is a Peak Season supplement of 20 per week for all homestay bookings in July and August. The McMillan single en suite room with shared kitchen are available in July and August - same price as studio rooms. transfer (up to 3 students travelling on the same flight) - please add for each extra passenger and for each extra drop off. Our drivers will wait for one hour after the landing time of each flight. Further waiting time will be charged pro-rata at 16 per hour. Accommodation is Sunday to Sunday unless otherwise specified. 3

4 London Central Please note that the following apply to all courses in this booklet Enrolment fee 50 - materials 55 (including text book for the first course, access to Guided E-learning for duration of the course + 1 year once the student finishes purchase of other course books may be necessary for courses going over more than one Term) All prices are per week and in GB Pounds unless otherwise stated. Examination fees not included in course price and will be charged on request. Title Hours Time Period Max. class size 1-4 Description General English (A0 /A1 classes are not available in Central London) Morning 20 hrs Morning * 45 mins General English Lessons Afternoon 20 hrs Full Day Intensive 30 hrs * 45 mins General English Lessons Exam s - Please refer to page 8 for details of courses available and start dates Cambridge 20 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation) 6 weeks: 1,224 weeks: 1,874 Cambridge 30 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation Lessons General English) 6 weeks: 1,564 weeks: 2,369 IELTS 20 hrs IELTS 30 plus * 45 mins General English Lessons hrs * 45 mins Business English Lessons One student to one teacher Specialist s Business English 20 One to one Total Immersion per hour hours one to one. Hours Teacher accommpaniment on cultural activities, including 2 paid lunches in a local restaurant Residences in 2016 (minimum age 18) 1,365 Transfers (one way) McMillan Studio Room 270 Heathrow McMillan Double/ Studio Room Gatwick 95 Studio Room 395 Luton 5 Amber Airport Cost 95 Studio Room 300 Stansted 5 Superior House (Zone 2) 2 London City 55 Superior House (Zone 2) 235 Superior House (Zone 2) Double/ 190 Superior House (Zone 2) Double/ Amber Hostel (Prices alter throughout year. B&B included) Per night /4 bedded rooms or en-suite POA Triple 26 Tufnell House - Classic (Zone 2) 280 Multi-Bed 20 Tufnell House - Superior (Zone 2) 295 International Student House rates include Continental Breakfast, there is a supplement for Half Board of 56 per week or Full Board of 1 per week. Self catering facilities are not available at ISH. in 2016 B&B Half Board Room (Zone 4) Room (Zone 3) Room (Zone 2) 225 Room (All Zones) Room (Zone 2) Room (Zone 3) Room (Zone 4) Room (All Zones) Accommodation and Transfers - Important Notes rooms in homestay are only available for two students travelling together, we can arrange for individual students to share with other students at ISH and in the Superior Houses. Accommodation is subject to availability. Other accommodation options may be available on request; please contact us for details. There is a Peak Season supplement of 20 per week for all bookings in July and August. Self catering not available at ISH. transfer (up to 3 students travelling on the same flight) - please add for each extra passenger and for each extra drop off. Our drivers will wait for one hour after the landing time of each flight. Further waiting time will be charged pro-rata at 16 per hour. Accommodation is Sunday to Sunday unless otherwise specified. 4

5 Oxford Please note that the following apply to all courses in this booklet. Enrolment fee 50 - materials 55 (including text book for the first course, access to Guided E-learning for duration of the course + 1 year once the student finishes purchase of other course books may be necessary for courses going over more than one Term) All prices are per week and in GB Pounds unless otherwise stated. Examination fees not included in course price and will be charged on request. Title Hours Time Period Max. class size 1-4 Description General English (A0/A1 - subject to availability, please check with Admissions) Morning 20 hrs Morning * 45 mins General English Lessons Afternoon 20 hrs Full Day Intensive 30 hrs * 45 mins General English Lessons Exam s - Please refer to page 8 for details of courses available and start dates Cambridge 20 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation) 6 weeks: 1,113 weeks: 1,669 Cambridge 30 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation Lessons General English) 6 weeks: 1,416 weeks: 2,2 IELTS 20 hrs IELTS 30 plus * 45 mins General English Lessons One student to one teacher Specialist s One to one Total Immersion per hour 1,365 hours one to one. Hours Teacher accommpaniment on cultural activities, including 2 paid lunches in a local restaurant English + Specialism 1-6 Residences in 2016 (minimum age 18) Transfers (one way) studio with private kitchenette 250 Jul & Aug only. Price to be confirmed Cambridge Terrace Clive Booth Residence (Sun to Sat) English Price Plus 75 per hour for Tutorial Lessons Combines Morning 20 or Morning 30 with specialist tutorial tuition from Oxford Tutorial College. There a minimum level of B2. Airport Cost Heathrow 130 Gatwick 5 Luton 135 Stansted 165 London City 175 student House Accommodation 195 Hodges Court (Sun to Sat) in 20 self-catering self-catering Accommodation and Transfers - Important Notes rooms are only available for two students travelling together. There is a Peak Season supplement of 20 per week for all homestay bookings in July and August. Hodges Court is our new accommodation mins walk from school. Accommodation is subject to availability. Other accommodation options may be available on request; please contact us for details. transfer (up to 3 students travelling on the same flight) - please add for each extra passenger and for each extra drop off. Our drivers will wait for one hour after the landing time of each flight. Further waiting time will be charged pro-rata at 16 per hour. Accommodation is Sunday to Sunday unless otherwise specified. 5

6 Brighton Please note that the following apply to all courses in this booklet. Enrolment fee 50 - materials 55 (including text book for the first course, access to Guided E-learning for duration of the course + 1 year once the student finishes purchase of other course books may be necessary for courses going over more than one Term) All prices are per week and in GB Pounds unless otherwise stated. Examination fees not included in course price and will be charged on request. Title Hours Max. class size Time Period 1-4 Description General English (A0 /A1 classes are only available for new students to begin on the first Monday of every month) Morning 20 hrs Morning * 45 mins General English Lessons Afternoon 20 hrs Full Day Intensive 30 hrs * 45 mins General English Lessons Exam s - Please refer to page 8 for details of courses available and start dates Cambridge 20 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation) 6 weeks: 1,082 weeks: 1,618 Cambridge 30 Run as six week and ten week courses (20 lesson *45 mins Exam Preparation Lessons General English) 6 weeks: 1,379 weeks: 2,040 IELTS 20 hrs IELTS 30 plus * 45 mins General English Lessons One student to one teacher Specialist s One to one Total Immersion per hour hours one to one. Hours Teacher accommpaniment on cultural activities, including 2 paid lunches in a local restaurant Residences in 2016 (minimum age 18) 1,365 Transfers (one way) Brighton City Centre Residence (Sun to Sat) 240 Phoenix Residence (Sun to Sat) Available Jul & Aug only price TBC Airport Heathrow Cost 125 Gatwick 85 Luton 5 Stansted 0 London City 135 Student House (minimum age 18) Valley View (Sun to Sat) 175 Terrie's (Sun-Sat) 195 Terrie's (Sun-Sat) 185 in Accommodation and Transfers - Important Notes rooms in homestay and residential accommodation are only available for two students travelling together. Accommodation is subject to availability. Other accommodation options may be available on request; please contact us for details. There is a Peak Season supplement of 20 per week for all bookings in July and August - The supplement also applies to the city centre residence. transfer (up to 3 students travelling on the same flight) - please add for each extra passenger and for each extra drop off. Our drivers will wait for one hour after the landing time of each flight. Further waiting time will be charged pro-rata at 16 per hour. Accommodation is Sunday to Sunday unless otherwise specified. 6

7 Toronto and Vancouver We are IELTS testing venues. All prices are per week and in $CAN unless otherwise stated. General English Program (Price per Week) LSP 24 LYP 36 LYP 48 Basic (Core Program) (20 lessons/wk) $353 $322 $3 $303 $6,936 $,116 $13,488 Specialised intensive (25 lessons/wk) $427 $388 $384 $368 $8,472 $12,276 $16,368 Specialised Super-intensive (30 lessons/wk) $497 $453 $446 $437 $,056 $14,544 $19,392 Intensive or Super-intensive Premier (includes private lessons) $686 $618 $599 $595 $13,911 $20,186 $26,914 University Pathway Programs and Pathway Career & Co-op Programs Pathway Intensive (25 lessons/week) $4,416 $8,472 $12,276 $16,368 Pathway Super-Intensive (30 lessons/week) $5,244 $,056 $14,544 $19,392 Junior Programs - Please refer to our Junior Price List for pricing on Winter & Summer Junior Programs. Anciliary Fees Application Fee $175 required for all programs (nonrefundable) Residence Accommodations (Toronto) Canadiana - Jan to Jun $351/week (extra night $63); Jul to Oct 14th $4/week (extra night $79) Oct th to Dec $363/week (extra night $66) Alexandra (min. 4 weeks) - Dec to Mar $1680; Apr to Jun $2160; Jul to Sep $2,640; Oct to Nov $1920 Materials $50 per 12-week period or part thereof (non-refundable) High-Season Supplement $25/week (applicable between Jun 20 and Aug 19) Airport Transfers Accommodation Placement Fee $230 Pick-up $0; Drop-off $0 Specialized (Elective) Class Add-On 5 lessons/week $70 Accommodations Private Lessons 1 lesson $0; 5 lessons $400 Medical Insurance (Student Guard) $1.85/day Examination Fees IELTS $309; CAE $295; PET $295; TOEFL $295; Custodianship Fees Notary - $75; Courier - $0 Residence Accommodations (Vancouver) Full-board $230/week ($45/day); Half-board $216/week ($42/day); $2 per day extra for minors (under 18 in ON or 19 in BC) Buchan - Sep to May $336/week (min. 4 weeks) (extra night $73); Jun to Aug $723/ week (extra night $114) YWCA - Oct to Apr $583/week (extra night $90); May to Sep $648/week (min. 4 weeks) (extra night $95) Viva Suites - please contact us for a quote FCE $295; CPE $295; KET $295; TOEIC $160 Adult Supervised Transportation $29/day (only required for students under 13 years of age in all junior homestay programs; optional for other students) Change Fee $1 (applies to all course & accommodation changes including type, duration, and cancellation) School Holidays New Year's Day 1 Jan Victoria Day 23 May Family Day 8 Feb 17 Jun Thanksgiving Oct Remembrance Day 11 Nov Feb Canada Day 1 Jul Good Friday 25 Mar Civic Day 1 Aug Easter Monday 28 Mar Labor Day 5 Sep Christmas Holiday 23 Sep 9 Dec 19 Dec - 3 Jan 17 Notes. Prices are listed in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Canadian national and provincial holidays and s are included in the course fees. Accommodation Fees include a daily fee for administration, contract renewal, inspections, monitoring and student counselling. Please read all school information carefully including the Refund Policy, Dispute Resolution Policy, Policies and Rules and Regulations. Refer to the school brochure and application form for admission requirements for each program. s are transferable depending on level, seat availability, course type and duration, registration type, payment status and nationality balance. A change fee may apply. Special rules and regulations apply for minors (participants under 18 in Ontario and under 19 in British Columbia). Lessons are 50 minutes. Prices for University Pathway Programs and Pathway Career & Co-op Programs are for the English portion only. Custodianship Fees only apply to students under 17. 7

8 San Diego We are IELTS testing venues. All prices are per week and in $US unless otherwise stated. General English Program (Price per Week) LSP 24 LYP 36 LYP 48 Basic (Core Program) (20 lessons/wk) $336 $306 $300 $288 $6,600 $9,612 $12,816 Specialised intensive (25 lessons/wk) $406 $369 $365 $350 $8,064 $11,664 $,552 Specialised Super-intensive (30 lessons/wk) $473 $431 $424 $416 $9,576 $13,824 $18,432 Intensive or Super-intensive Premier (includes private lessons) $653 $588 $570 $566 $13,248 $19,224 $25,632 University Pathway Programs and Pathway Career & Co-op Programs Pathway Intensive (25 lessons/week) $4,200 $8,064 $11,664 $,552 Pathway Super-Intensive (30 lessons/week) $4,992 $9,576 $13,824 $18,432 Junior Programs - Please refer to our Junior Price List for pricing on Winter & Summer Junior Programs. Anciliary Fees Enrolment Fee $200 (non-refundable) Materials $50 per 12-week period or part thereof (nonrefundable) High-Season Supplement $25/week (applicable between Jun 20 and Aug 19) Airport Transfers $0 one way Accommodation Placement Fee $0 (non-refundable) Accommodations Half-board, single room, single night $39 Half-board, single room, week $270 Residence Accommodations Minimum age 18; Bi-weekly housekeeping (Vantaggio Suites - State Street) service is included. One-time cleaning fee: $40. Security deposit is $500, refundable after checkout Small single room, no meals, private facilities, single night - $91 Small single room, no meals, private facilities, week - $437 Large single room, no meals, private facilities, week - $462 Additional one-time fees for July and August: Weekly - $25 + Days - $ Days - $0 Please contact us for information on other available residences. Specialized (Elective) Class Add-On 5 lessons/week $70 Private Lessons 1 lesson $0; 5 lessons $400 I-20 Delivery Fee $70; $0; $140 depending on the destination* Medical Insurance (Student Guard) $2.40/day Examination Fees IELTS - $225; FCE - $350; CAE - $350; TOEIC - $1; TOEFL - $200 Change Fee $80 (applies to all course & accommodation changes including type, duration, and cancellation) School Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 Jan 17 Jun 4 Jul Thanksgiving 18 Jan Independence Day President's Day Feb Labor Day 28 Mar 23 Sep Memorial Day 30 May Veterans Day 11 Nov Christmas Holiday 5-Sep Christmas 24 Nov 19 Dec - 3 Jan 17 Remembrance Day 11 Nov 9 Dec 19 Dec - 3 Jan 17 Notes. Prices are listed in US dollars and are subject to change. USA national and state holidays and s are included in the course fees. Accommodation Fees include a daily fee for administration, contract renewal, inspections, monitoring and student counselling. Additional accommodation types on request. Please read all school information carefully including the Refund Policy, Dispute Resolution Policy, Policies and Rules and Regulations. Refer to the school brochure and application form for admission requirements for each program. s are transferable depending on level, seat availability, course type and duration, registration type, payment status and nationality balance. A change fee may apply. Special rules and regulations apply for minors (under the age of 18). Lessons are 50 minutes. Students must ensure that they meet specific visa requirements prior to entry into the US. Students must ensure that valid medical insurance has been purchased for the entire duration of their study. * $70: Japan & Korea; $0: W Europe, SE Asia, China & Latin America; $140: Russia & CIS, E Europe, MENA. 8

9 Terms and Conditions Notes All prices are per week and in GB Pounds unless otherwise stated. The following apply to all UK bookings: Enrolment fee 50 materials 55 ((including text book for the first course, access to Guided E-learning for duration of the course + 1 year once the student finishes purchase of other course books may be necessary for courses going over more than one Term). In Canada, course fees include a Certificate in English Language, a JET Analysis and regular Progress Reports. A $175 (CAD) Registration Fee and a $50 Materials Fee (per 12 weeks of study) will be added to each booking. A $25 (CAD) per week HighSeason Supplement may also apply. Enrolment To register for a UK course, simply complete the Enrolment Form and fax or send it to our Head Office in Greenwich at the address overleaf with the 0 deposit (UK). Alternatively enrol by sending an to: admissions@uic Englishgroup.co.uk. You will receive written confirmation of your booking and an invoice for your fees by return. To register for a Canada course, simply complete the Enrolment Form and fax or send it to our Canadian Office in Vancouver with the $175 (CAD) Registration Fee. Alternatively, enrol by sending an . You will receive written confirmation of your booking and an invoice for your fees by return. Visa students: please attach a copy of your passport. Students who wish to apply for a General Student Visas will be required to fill in other forms and provide further supporting documents in line with the UK Visas and Immigration regulations at the time of the booking. Please contact us for more details. Age The minimum age is 16 years. UIC English UK are happy to welcome students aged 16 and 17 on their adult language courses, however it should be understood that UIC English do not provide supervision for students who book an adult course. Parents or guardians of students aged 16 and 17 should complete our Under 18 Authorization Form (in Canada, our Parental Consent Form). Please contact us for details. English speaking environment. Placements are combined with a language course to improve overall ability. Unpaid placements are available in Brighton and London, and we also offer paid work placements where students will be able to improve their language skills in paid positions around the country. Please note work placement is only available to EU students or Youth Mobility Scheme students - please contact us for more details. When booking please state whether the placement is paid or unpaid, and how many weeks of language course are required. We will also require a full CV, passport photo and cover letter for the enrolment. Once these documents have been received, our staff will be in touch to arrange a telephone interview with our Placement Officer. Please allow up to 4/6 weeks for the placement to be finalised. All WASP Students must book a language course of 2 weeks or more which is not included in the fees. Please refer to our WASP student agreement for more details and specific Terms & Conditions. Language Co-op Programmes (Paid & Unpaid) Canada Our Language Co-op Programmes provide students with a great chance to improve their English in a real-world setting, doing either an unpaid internship or paid work experience. Students must begin their Language Co-op Programme studying 25 or 30 lessons per week for a period of time equal to or greater than their planned work placement and must form an integral part of the program When booking please state whether the placement is paid or unpaid, and how many weeks of language course and Co-op Placement are required. We will also require a full CV and cover letter soon after arrival at the school. Please allow up to 4/6 weeks for the placement to be finalised. Public Holidays and our term dates Relevant dates can be found on the enrolment form. Schools do not make up for lessons missed on Published Bank Holidays and there is no refund for lessons missed. Student Holidays Insurance Our Schools require students to have adequate health, accident and travel insurance while attending a school. Our schools reserve the right to require proof of insurance and, where proof is not available, students must immediately purchase at least one week insurance from UIC English. UIC English reserves the right to claim this cost from uninsured students, and during this week students must purchase insurance for their entire stay. Uninsured students may not attend class until proof of insurance is available and will not be refunded for loss of lessons. Visa Students In accordance with UK Visas and Immigration guidelines, we require payment of fees in full prior to issuing a visa letter or Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). Courier fees are subject to postal area and weight. Students must notify UIC English immediately in the case of refusal or any changes to their status. Refusal: If you fail to obtain your visa, you will receive a refund of the total amount except for a minimum 0 ($175 (CAD) in Canada) administration fee only after we receive written documentation from the consulate of your visa denial. Please note that there will also be a charge of one week's homestay accommodation fees for any cancellation or postponement notified less than 14 days before the start of the course. Specific terms will apply to residential accommodation. Health Students must inform UIC English of any mental or physical condition, allergy, or disability that may interfere with the completion of their course, affect the health and well-being of others or require special accommodation or treatment. UIC English will not be responsible in case of any misrepresentation or wilful omission of information on the student s part. Disabled Students Greenwich and Vancouver are equipped for disabled access. UIC English is happy to give advice to disabled students and to assist them in choosing a programme that will meet their requirements. In order to assist we must, at the time of booking, be provided with full details in writing regarding any disability and any special requirements as a result of this. Services The company reserves the right to change details of its services, including courses, facilities, locations and course dates where circumstances beyond the company s control necessitate such changes, or where the number of enrolments is not enough to operate a course viably. External Classrooms - During busy periods, students may be taught off site. Further details will be available on the first day Exam s and Exam Fees Unless otherwise stated, General English courses in the UK are A2 to C1 CEFR level. A0/A1 courses available for Morning Classes at selected centres. Examination fees are not included in the course price and will be charged upon registration for the exams. The exams are booked at local examination centres and the following costs include P&P and administrative fees: 0 for FCE and 0 CAE; IELTS 8 these include postage and administrative fees. (in Canada (CAD): IELTS Test $295, FCE Exam $250, CAE Exam $250). For 2016 UIC English will offer specific course dates for the exam courses across all schools. Please contact us for course dates, booking forms and other courses available WASP (Work and Study Programme) - UK Our Work And Study Programmes offer excellent opportunities to allow students to improve their professional credentials by completing a period of unpaid work experience in a professional Long stay students can arrange a holiday break of 2 weeks per 12 weeks of study (maximum 2 weeks at any one time) with a corresponding extension of their course ending date (subject to visa conditions where applicable). All holiday must be taken at least 4 weeks before the course ending date and must be requested a minimum of 2 weeks (4 weeks in Canada) prior to the holiday period. Social Programme We organise a weekly social programme, including low cost weekend coach excursions and a selection of free and good value local activities and visits from Monday to Friday. On Wednesdays and Fridays activities are led by a staff member in Canada. For updated information on our weekly social programme schedule and approximate costs, please visit our School Facebook pages. Resolution of Disputes In the event of a dispute between a student and the school, procedures are in place to facilitate the resolution of the dispute. Complaints should first be made to the School Principal or Centre Manager. Each complaint will be fully investigated provided that it is received within 30 days of the course ending and all fees have been paid. If the matter is not resolved, the student should complain in writing to the UIC English Head Office (see back cover). All our schools in England are accredited by the British Council and are members of English UK. Schools in Canada are accredited by Languages Canada. These organisations will handle unresolved complaints about our service. Please ask our Head Office for addresses and telephone numbers. Attendance Students must attend a minimum of 80% of their classes otherwise they may lose their place on the course. No refunds will be given and where applicable the Home Office will be informed. Any student who does not meet this will not receive an end of course certificate of attendance. It is the responsibility of students to inform reception of all illness and absence. Accommodation Accommodation is subject to availability. Other accommodation options may be available on request; please contact us for more details. All accommodation charges must be paid to UIC English directly and all prices are per person per week unless stated otherwise. A Peak Season Supplement of 20 per week during July and August in all centres (except in Canada) will be applied on all accommodation. Accommodation is reserved from the evening of the Sunday before the course begins until.00 am on the Sunday after the course ends, unless agreed otherwise. However, please always refer to the booking confirmation for final details of check-in procedure. Students wishing to change their homestay accommodation must give 14 days notice or pay up to 14 days in lieu. Specific terms will apply to residential accommodation. Students requesting twin room accommodation and travelling without a companion may be required to book single room accommodation instead of twin room accommodation, should this not be available. Where there is a special dietary requirement or other important requests, UIC English must be advised in writing as soon as possible. Whilst every effort will be made to meet these requests, they cannot be guaranteed. Deposit and damage of property In the event of damage to property, students must pay the full cost. Students booking residential accommodation may be required to pay a deposit on arrival. The deposit will be returned on the student s departure provided there is no damage, loss or extra cleaning to be paid for. Changes to programmes and student behaviour If UIC English cancels a programme after a student's enrolment, UIC English will refund all monies already paid by the student. However, we reserve the right to suspend or expel a student for misconduct deemed to be behaviour that repeatedly upsets the harmony of the school, without refund of fees. Force Majeure UIC English will not be responsible for any costs incurred by or on behalf of the student as a result of causes beyond our reasonable control. Such causes shall include but shall not be limited to riot, war, threat of war, civil strike, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, unusually adverse weather conditions and infectious diseases. Cancellation before arrival To students cancelling over 14 days prior to the course or accommodation start date (whichever comes first), or to students who have had their visa application rejected, UIC English will refund fees received in full less a 0 administration fee (in Canada, the Enrollment Fee and Placement Fee). Students cancelling 14 days or fewer prior to the course or accommodation start date (whichever comes first) will be charged a cancellation fee equivalent to 1 week of tuition, 1 week of homestay accommodation and a 0 (UK) / $0 Canada administration fee. Specific terms will apply to all cancellations which include residential accommodation. In Canada, the Enrollment Fee and Placement Fee are non refundable. For students requiring a student visa invitation letter, refunds are only granted to those who have had a visa refusal and have provided a copy of the refusal letter. Cancellation should always be made in writing and you will receive confirmation of cancellation by return. Cancellation, reduction or shortening of courses after arrival Visa students: Students who require a visa may not be able to shorten or reduce the number of lessons of their course due to the terms of their visa. UIC English cannot alter any course that is required to be completed under the terms of the student s visa. Accommodation fees: For bookings of 7 weeks or fewer, there will be no accommodation refund. For bookings of 8 weeks and over, students must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination; otherwise a 4 week cancellation fee will apply. Specific terms will apply to residential accommodation. Tuition fees (Non refundable or course credit): No refund or credit will be offered for students who wish to reduce their number of lessons per week. For courses of 1-7 weeks in the UK and all courses in Canada, tuition fees are non refundable and courses cannot be cancelled or shortened, or lessons reduced in number. In the UK only, for courses of 8-23 weeks, students can shorten courses by a maximum of 2 weeks. Students must give a 2 week period of written notice. The resulting credit can only be used to upgrade tuition. Credit is not transferable or refundable. For courses of 24+ weeks, students can shorten courses by a maximum of 4 weeks. Students must give a 2 week period of written notice. The resulting credit can only be used to upgrade tuition. Refunds Any refunds due will be paid to the person or organisation who originally paid the fees and will be made within 45 calendar days of written confirmation. Administration Fee (Canada Only) There will be a $1 (CAD) administration fee charged for any changes to course or accommodation type or duration, including cancellations. Airport Transfers Flight details including: date and time of arrival, flight numbers, airline and airport terminal must be advised 7 days prior to arrival. Students requesting an airport transfer should also provide their mobile number including the international area code. Airport transfer fees include a maximum of 1 hour waiting time (in Canada, 2 hours.) In the event of delays exceeding 1 hour, students will be charged the additional fee at the school. In the UK only, up to 3 students travelling on the same flight can request a shared transfer (please add for each extra passenger and for each extra drop off). For those students who have booked a transfer on arrival, we will send an Arrival Transfer Confirmation to reconfirm the student s flight details and arrival time. Students who have requested a departure transfer should speak to our School Administrators a few days before departure in order to agree a pick up time and collect their Departure Transfer Confirmation. Payment All course fees must be paid in full at least 14 days before your course start date. In the case of late bookings, you should pay immediately with your enrolment form in order to secure a place on the course. The following methods of payment are acceptable: Cash in GB Pounds (Canadian Dollars in Canada) can only be accepted if paying in person and must be agreed beforehand with UIC English. Visa or MasterCard A 2% surcharge applies to credit and debit card payments. (In Canada, a 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments only.) Bank transfer in GB Pounds (Canadian Dollars in Canada). All bank charges must be paid in advance by the sender. Please send a copy of the transfer document to UIC English with all payments and specify: Student's name, Centre, Dates and Invoice number 11